Retail & Self-Storage: A Perfect Match or a Risky Mix?

Do retail and self-storage belong together? Weigh the pros and cons—from revenue potential to zoning challenges—before adding retail to your storage project.

Making Sense of Parcel Data: A Newcomer’s Guide to Smarter Self-Storage Decisions

New to self-storage? Parcel Data on Radius+ helps you analyze properties, zoning, and competition—making smarter investments easier than ever. Check it out!

Meeting the Rising Need for RV Storage Facilities in America

RV storage demand is booming as developers elevate facilities with covered options in growing towns. Learn how this trend reshapes the self-storage market!

Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency with Modern Self-Storage Designs

Discover how Elevate Structures Alpha frame system offers unmatched flexibility for unit mix lower maintenance costs & optimized rentable space for conversions.

Exploring Boat & RV Storage Trends: Insights from Forge Building Company

Phil Warchol discusses the growing demand for premium boat and RV storage in unexpected regions like Idaho and Arizona, driven by HOAs and convenience.

Understanding Housing Permits: Key Data and Impact on Population Growth

Housing permits reveal future growth. Radius+ analyzes permit data to project housing trends, helping businesses like self-storage plan for demand.

Guiding New Investors to Self Storage Gold! | Storage Authority Insider Tips

Insightful discussion with Garrett from Storage Authority on guiding investors in the self-storage market. Learn about franchising and avoiding common pitfalls.

Self-Storage Development Soars in Phoenix

The Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ CBSA has the most percentage supply under construction.

Unveiling Market Dynamics: The Top 3 Slowdowns in Supply Growth Across Key Markets in 2023

The Radius+ team took at the top 3 markets within the Top 25 Markets that saw the biggest slow down in supply growth Year over Year when comparing 2022 to 2023.

November Recap

Taking a look at how November 2023 performed in comparison to November 2022.

Challenges and Opportunities in Today’s Self-Storage Landscape

Discover challenges in self-storage development amid lending constraints & REITs pricing shifts. Navigate obstacles for a competitive edge in a changing market.

Analyzing Supply Growth Trends in Texas’ Top Self-Storage Markets

The Radius+ team took a closer look to see how the top three markets in Texas have been doing in regards to supply growth & how these compare to previous years.

Supply Growth Surges in Cleveland-Elyria

During difficult economic times, the marekt of Cleveland-Elyria, OH CBSA has witnessed significant increase in supply growth in 2023, when comapring with 2022.

Self Storage Market Insights: Chicago

Learn about the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI CBSA

Interview with Arco Murray

Tyler Jones of Arco Murray shares self-storage development insights, noting strong activity from institutionally backed groups in primary urban markets today.

Self Storage Market Insights: California

A look at how migration from the Californian metropolitan area has affected the self-storage market.

ISS World Expo Review

A review of major industry takeaways from the ISS Las Vegas World Expo.

The Financial Crisis and Its Ripple Effect On Self-Storage

The lending market could slow down dramatically, which will impact supply growth and the number of acquisitions.

Texas Development Is Still Inching Forward. Will Rates Be Able To Keep Up?

With supply still being added to Texas, can we expect rates to decrease this year?

Common Mistakes Made When Building a Self-Storage Facility

When building a self-storage facility, there are many potential mistakes that can be made along the way, the more mistakes that can be avoided the better.

The Gradual Slow Down Of Development

Is self-storage development taking a back seat for the foreseeable future?

Unsuspecting Markets In The Top 100 Leading The Way For Supply Growth In 2022

Which three regions from the top 100 markets have the most square footage of supply growth?.

Are Interest Rates Slowing Down Ground Up Development Projects?

How has the rise in interest rates affected ground up developments in the top 3 markets with the highest square footage of self storage?

Self Storage Franchising, An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Self storage franchising by Storage Authority helps owners save time, reduce risks, increase profits & succeed with expert development, operations, & marketing.

Radius+ Insider

Your one-stop-shop for all your macro data on Supply, Development, Demand Growth, and Cap Rates.

3 Markets in the Top 25 Markets with the Least Square Footage of Development

Taking a look at the markets within the top 25 markets with the least square footage of development.

Who Could Disrupt the Top 10 Market List this Year?

A review of the study comparing how rates in the cities of the top 5 markets have changed from December 2020 to December 2021.

REVIEW - A year on: How rates have been affected in the cities of the top 5 markets

A brief summary of our review which compared rates in the cities of the top 5 markets and how they changed from December 2020 to December 2021.

Six Days of Feasibility: Day 2 - Why a Feasibility Study?

Day 2: Do not Make Business Risky: Why a Feasibility Study?

Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. Acquires Land for the Development of a 1,200 Unit Self Storage Facility

The acquisition of approximately 2.7 acres of land in Western Toronto will be home to a 1.2K unit facility.

You'll Want to Check Out this 2020 Self Storage Facility Winner

The emergence of a global pandemic was only part of the many problems faced by Brickhouse Self Storage

SmartStop Self Storage Hires Kevin Friedman as Director of Acquisitions

Friedman will be responsible for the underwriting of self storage acquisitions for SmartStop and affiliated companies.

Safeguard Self Storage Announces Further Expansion in the Philadelphia Market

Safeguard Self Storage opens a new 846-unit facility in Lansdowne, PA, near Philadelphia, offering climate-controlled units and premium amenities to customers.

Public Storage Accelerates Growth with High-Quality Portfolio Acquisition

The company has closed their first stage of the Beyond Self Storage portfolio for $528 Million.

Public Storage Seizes Buying Opportunities to Expand Portfolio

Amidst the ongoing pandemic, Public Storage is taking aim to significantly expand their national footprint.

Where Will Life Storage Be in 3 Years?

Already one of the largest self storage REITs in the sector, more growth seems likely for the company.

Exclusive Radius+ Q&A: Self Storage Development with P.B. Brown

From data, permitting, and design efficiencies, Nick Zent understands the self storage development process.

The William Warren Group Welcomes James Preacher

Preacher joins WWG with plans to expand the company's presence in the Florida Gold Coast and beyond.

Taking a Step Back

Life Storage's CEO Joe Saffire reflects on the pandemic uncertainties, pausing growth plans, and now seeing optimism for resuming development and acquisitions.

InSite Property Group Sees Big Opportunity in Storage Acquisitions

Keith Wetzel and Nathan McElmurry answer questions regarding recent acquisition growth, markets, and facility types.

CBS Captures Varying Woes of Self Storage Development

For this Havertown PA proposal, a community petition was circulated to block an industrial zoning variance.

Public Storage Eyes Land and Facility Purchases in 2020

CEO Joe Russell said Public Storage is keeping an eye this year on opportunities to purchase raw land.

Lingering Questions For 2020 Self Storage Investors

Interview with Steven Weinstock, national director of Marcus & Millichap Self Storage Division.

Prediction: 2020 Will be Another Big Year For Self Storage

Prior to the pandemic, Cushman & Wakefield chat about what drove a busy 2019, as well as whats ahead for 2020.

Tennessee Real Estate Developer Launches Self Storage Division

The group is expanding their real estate strategy to include the self storage asset class.

Guardian Storage Navigates New Storage Development in Growing Southwest Markets

Guardian would like to continue to expand through new development with a new project every couple of years.

30 Seconds With Radius * Development Notifications

With Slack, Tao teaches you how development notifications can be sent directly to your desktop or mobile device.

Self Storage Made This Planning Board Member Walk Out of a Town Hall Meeting

Claiming that a proposed self storage development is an eyesore is increasingly frequent it seems.

Bigger Fish to Fry? Self Storage Development Bans vs Oversaturation

When asked about recent nation-wide self storage moratoriums - We welcome the restrictions states one industry vet.

You Still Can't Build Large Self Storage Facilities In This Wisconsin Town

Where we might typically see a cap on the number of facilities, here we find a cap on the number of units.

One PA Town Teaches The Importance of a Pretty Self Storage Facade

One of the big selling points is to not make the building look like a storage facility from the outside.

Trouble With Your Self Storage Development Plan? Learn From These Design Changes

The city of Lenexa in Kansas wasn't a fan of a proposed self storage development, until these changes were made.

Another Deliberate Avoidance of Self Storage

Amidst a redevelopment transformation, Oakland Park FL city officials say 'they can do better' than self storage.

From Bowling Alley to Storage Facility? Residents Are Overjoyed

Naturally this subject line is entirely sarcastic. Local residents in FL cite the development as a nuisance.

A Pause in Development Helps Regain Health To Houston Self Storage

Saturated have markets hurt properties’ average op incomes & pro forma rates, but investor appetite is still strong.

What The Texas Self Storage Market Can Teach Us About Market Saturation

Understanding the current development cycle, is it time to hunker down until the cycle bottoms out?

How Unsexy Is Self Storage? Apparently A Lot Of People Think Very

Is self storage even desired by the governing bodies that vote on their site development? Or The public around them?

Tron Jordheim: Before A Looming Recession, Its Sell or Build Time

People who are ready for a 15 percent loss in occupancy or a 20 percent loss in gross revenue should OK

Public Storage Aims To Maintain A Hungry Appetite

An appetite for acquisitions that is. CEO Joe Russell expects the stream of acquisitions to be steady through 2019.

What Louisville Can Teach Us About Classic Self Storage Oversupply

Having the ability to analyze demand is key in site-selection, so don't wait until its too late.

The Benefits of Conducting a Market Study

There is now over 1.7 billion square feet of self storage space in the U.S., or approx. 5.4 square feet per person.

Why Connectivity, Flexibility Are Pivotal in Self Storage

South Florida continues to be a healthy region as compared to one year ago.

Storage Deluxe to Develop 220,000 SF, $50 Million Facility in Brooklyn

The company will spend more than $50 million developing the property, which will be operated by CubeSmart

How Viable Are Opportunity Zones for Self Storage Investors?

Opportunity zones have the capability to be both profitable and beneficial, but they're difficult to come by.

Be Nimble and Selective in Your Self Storage Investment Approach

Today’s self storage investment environment can be challenging for those looking to place capital in the asset class

What Does the Next Economic Downturn Look Like for Self Storage?

What do operators need to be aware of and how are they managing risk this time around?

What Makes Secondary Self Storage Markets Appealing

There is steady growth in secondary markets, especially those with a growing residential and diverse employment base.

You’re Flooded With Smart Data. Now Let’s Use It!

In-house data provides the greatest insight into what's actually happening.

The Role of Powerful Data in the Development Process

As a third-party manager, we’ve found our conversations are immediately more productive when developers have data.

The 4 Essential Underwriting Steps... One Will Surprise You!

There are four metrics you have to analyze when evaluating a new development. And one of them will surprise you.

Why Tracking New [Self Storage](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/self-storage) Deliveries Actually Matters

New supply is the greatest factor in rental rate growth